Cardiac Arrest

The following conversation took place this afternoon - reported here as closely as I can recall the exchange.

Scene: Parking area along NW Skylline Road. I had just complete a 55 mile ride with some friends. My bike was on my roof rack and I was preparing to head home. A Land Rover pulls into the parkeing area stopping about 10 feet in front of my car. Driver leans toward the passenger side windown, clearly indicating he wanted to talk.

Him: When are you people going to realize that your're causing heart attacks?

Me: Excuse me?

Him: Look, I know you've got a legal right to ride your bikes on these roads. You're going to cause heart attacks. There are elderly people who drive along here [a gesture toward Skyline] and when they come up on you, they have to slow down. They come up on you people fast and they have to weave.

At this point, I am bewildered. I had been in the parking area for at least ten minutes. Why me, I wonder?

Him (continuing): You people come up here all the time. Look, I've ridden and raced all over the world. You're causing heart attacks.

Me: And where would you suggest we ride?

Him: Ride out at the cemetary [presumeably the one further out Skyline] - you can do loops there. Or find roads with bike lanes.

Me: You have a nice day. I appreciate your suggestions. Thank you.

Cyclists causing motorists to have heart attacks....hmmm. I thought it was too many pies.